Drug Abuse Therapists in Santa Monica, CA

"Therapy can change your life. If you just take a little time and can find the strength to give it a shot, you will likely feel much better. Research shows, however, that progress depends specifically upon which therapist you choose. Perhaps you've heard complaints about LA therapists before--about the quality of psychotherapy received for the money spent. Well, the truth is: there are many mediocre, poorly-trained therapists in LA that can't really help you, who don't care enough, who charge very high fees. I promise to give you more: authentic, effective psychotherapy for less cost."

"Therapy can change your life. If you just take a little time and can find the strength to give it a shot, you will likely feel much better. Research shows, however, that progress depends specifically upon which therapist you choose. Perhaps you've heard complaints about LA therapists before--about the quality of psychotherapy received for the money spent. Well, the truth is: there are many mediocre, poorly-trained therapists in LA that can't really help you, who don't care enough, who charge very high fees. I promise to give you more: authentic, effective psychotherapy for less cost."

"Dr. Allan J. Comeau is a licensed psychologist with over thirty-five years experience in clinical practice, specializing in anxiety and mood disorders with individuals, and conflict resolution in couples and families. He also holds a Certificate of Proficiency in the Treatment of Alcohol and other Psychoactive Use Disorders from the American Psychological Association."

"Dr. Allan J. Comeau is a licensed psychologist with over thirty-five years experience in clinical practice, specializing in anxiety and mood disorders with individuals, and conflict resolution in couples and families. He also holds a Certificate of Proficiency in the Treatment of Alcohol and other Psychoactive Use Disorders from the American Psychological Association."

"I have spent years studying the ins and outs of the human psyche and the best methods for helping a suffering person discover a measure peace--from cognitive behavior techniques to ancient Eastern methodologies to mindfulness based practices, depth psychology, and object relations theory. If you are someone who is experiencing existential upset, is going through a serious life change, is struggling with difficult feelings of sadness, anxiety, or low-self-esteem, or simply wish to find a measure of wholeness that has eluded you, don't hesitate to contact me. More information can be found at my website: EvanFisherTherapy.com."

"I have spent years studying the ins and outs of the human psyche and the best methods for helping a suffering person discover a measure peace--from cognitive behavior techniques to ancient Eastern methodologies to mindfulness based practices, depth psychology, and object relations theory. If you are someone who is experiencing existential upset, is going through a serious life change, is struggling with difficult feelings of sadness, anxiety, or low-self-esteem, or simply wish to find a measure of wholeness that has eluded you, don't hesitate to contact me. More information can be found at my website: EvanFisherTherapy.com."

"Reconnect is a transformational residential and outpatient center specializing in treating the real causes of addiction, depression and anxiety by addressing TRAUMA with individual, intensive therapy and healing. By deeply exploring underlying trauma, we approach post traumatic stress disorder, addiction, and mood disorders with an elevated sense of awareness, compassion and knowledge. The result is a sense of reconnection with one's self."

"Reconnect is a transformational residential and outpatient center specializing in treating the real causes of addiction, depression and anxiety by addressing TRAUMA with individual, intensive therapy and healing. By deeply exploring underlying trauma, we approach post traumatic stress disorder, addiction, and mood disorders with an elevated sense of awareness, compassion and knowledge. The result is a sense of reconnection with one's self."

"I work with individuals and families who are working to be more honest with themselves and the significant people in their lives. My specialization is with adolescents and young adults who are maneuvering through the difficult transition to independence and healthy and rewarding relationships at work and at home. I enjoy working with those who are first recognizing mental health concerns and experiencing symptoms that keep them from achieving their life goals and day-to-day satisfaction. Clients I have successfully worked with struggle with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, as well as suicidal thoughts and trauma."

"I work with individuals and families who are working to be more honest with themselves and the significant people in their lives. My specialization is with adolescents and young adults who are maneuvering through the difficult transition to independence and healthy and rewarding relationships at work and at home. I enjoy working with those who are first recognizing mental health concerns and experiencing symptoms that keep them from achieving their life goals and day-to-day satisfaction. Clients I have successfully worked with struggle with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, as well as suicidal thoughts and trauma."

"Past failures, poor decisions and missed opportunities result in feeling unforgiving towards ourself and cynical about life. Drugs, alcohol or other problematic behaviors may have been a source of coping but we have realized that the problems are still there and sometimes get worse. Learn about your addiction and you will learn about yourself. Making changes in our life begins by recognizing that changes need to occur. Our old ways of coping are no longer effective. Working with the right therapist can help you learn and apply new and adaptive coping skills to identify and maintain a life worth living."

"Past failures, poor decisions and missed opportunities result in feeling unforgiving towards ourself and cynical about life. Drugs, alcohol or other problematic behaviors may have been a source of coping but we have realized that the problems are still there and sometimes get worse. Learn about your addiction and you will learn about yourself. Making changes in our life begins by recognizing that changes need to occur. Our old ways of coping are no longer effective. Working with the right therapist can help you learn and apply new and adaptive coping skills to identify and maintain a life worth living."

"I have worked with clients with severe trauma, addiction, depression, anxiety and a variety of life challenges. I have seen many learn to sleep deeply, break free of repetitive worrying thoughts, get excited about life and increase their health and energy. I feel honored that people share their stories with me and have found that no situation is ever without hope. Life can be so much better."

"I have worked with clients with severe trauma, addiction, depression, anxiety and a variety of life challenges. I have seen many learn to sleep deeply, break free of repetitive worrying thoughts, get excited about life and increase their health and energy. I feel honored that people share their stories with me and have found that no situation is ever without hope. Life can be so much better."

"Specializing in helping people of all ages deal with difficult and sometimes traumatizing challenges that life can bring. Feminist Therapist, Board Certified Expert in Treatment of Trauma/PTSD. If life is throwing you a curve ball, let me see if either I or one of the therapists who work with me can help! Special focus in sexual trauma & victims of violent crimes. Help with gay/lesbian & transgendered issues. I have 6 therapists who work with me; you can meet with several of us at the same time to decide who is right for you! Call me, we can help!"

"Specializing in helping people of all ages deal with difficult and sometimes traumatizing challenges that life can bring. Feminist Therapist, Board Certified Expert in Treatment of Trauma/PTSD. If life is throwing you a curve ball, let me see if either I or one of the therapists who work with me can help! Special focus in sexual trauma & victims of violent crimes. Help with gay/lesbian & transgendered issues. I have 6 therapists who work with me; you can meet with several of us at the same time to decide who is right for you! Call me, we can help!"

"I offer nearly 20 years' experience in Behavioral Health services providing direct care across many settings & populations including residential, outpatient, adults, and families. My depth of experience allows me to bring a perspective to services that first and foremost support client care and advocacy against stigma. The style of practice I use is highly determined by my client's needs. I see people as being expert in themselves and want to honor their experiences in life to help guide treatment. I have success working with trauma, addiction, substance use, anxiety, depression, anger management, parenting, and crisis intervention."

"I offer nearly 20 years' experience in Behavioral Health services providing direct care across many settings & populations including residential, outpatient, adults, and families. My depth of experience allows me to bring a perspective to services that first and foremost support client care and advocacy against stigma. The style of practice I use is highly determined by my client's needs. I see people as being expert in themselves and want to honor their experiences in life to help guide treatment. I have success working with trauma, addiction, substance use, anxiety, depression, anger management, parenting, and crisis intervention."

"How do you want to live your life? What's keeping you from doing it? Often times, feelings of anxiety, depression, and fear can leave us paralyzed and unable to achieve our goals and find real fulfilment.
I believe that through therapy and the relationship created in the therapeutic process, people can confront and overcome the feelings that may be keeping them from fully realizing their potential. As a therapist my goal is to create a safe, nurturing, non-judgmental environment in which you can explore feelings, resolve painful issues from the past and present, improve relationships and achieve fulfillment."

"How do you want to live your life? What's keeping you from doing it? Often times, feelings of anxiety, depression, and fear can leave us paralyzed and unable to achieve our goals and find real fulfilment.
I believe that through therapy and the relationship created in the therapeutic process, people can confront and overcome the feelings that may be keeping them from fully realizing their potential. As a therapist my goal is to create a safe, nurturing, non-judgmental environment in which you can explore feelings, resolve painful issues from the past and present, improve relationships and achieve fulfillment."

"I have been a practicing psychologist for over 20 years, and I love what I do. In my practice I treat adults, adolescents, and children.Likewise, I see couples and families regarding a number of different issues. I have specialties in forensics, psychological testing and neuropsychology. As well, I specialize in all aspects of high conflict child custody, psychotherapy, divorce mediation, child custody evaluations, and litigation support regarding psycho-legal matters. I welcome your call."

"I have been a practicing psychologist for over 20 years, and I love what I do. In my practice I treat adults, adolescents, and children.Likewise, I see couples and families regarding a number of different issues. I have specialties in forensics, psychological testing and neuropsychology. As well, I specialize in all aspects of high conflict child custody, psychotherapy, divorce mediation, child custody evaluations, and litigation support regarding psycho-legal matters. I welcome your call."

"My approach is direct, but kind. To make effective changes, I believe developing self-awareness about what drives your behavior and focusing on improving relationships is an important component of therapy. It is my goal to help you develop strategies and skills that will directly affect the way that you relate to the world around you. A good therapist is like a personal trainer at the gym - someone that pushes you further than you would ever push yourself. Improving your quality of life is my number one priority."

"My approach is direct, but kind. To make effective changes, I believe developing self-awareness about what drives your behavior and focusing on improving relationships is an important component of therapy. It is my goal to help you develop strategies and skills that will directly affect the way that you relate to the world around you. A good therapist is like a personal trainer at the gym - someone that pushes you further than you would ever push yourself. Improving your quality of life is my number one priority."

"Life is challenging, especially when you are overwhelmed by distressing thoughts and feelings. Whether you're dealing with a past trauma or current stressor, I can help relieve persistent sadness, grief or anxiety. I have extensive experience utilizing the latest techniques, based in neuroscience, to assist people struggling with emotional distress, low self esteem, relationship issues, trauma & violence, disordered eating & substance abuse. I can help ensure your past doesn't dictate your future, as together we address the underlying causes of your distress, in a safe and supportive environment that honors your individual needs, values, beliefs, and goals."

"Life is challenging, especially when you are overwhelmed by distressing thoughts and feelings. Whether you're dealing with a past trauma or current stressor, I can help relieve persistent sadness, grief or anxiety. I have extensive experience utilizing the latest techniques, based in neuroscience, to assist people struggling with emotional distress, low self esteem, relationship issues, trauma & violence, disordered eating & substance abuse. I can help ensure your past doesn't dictate your future, as together we address the underlying causes of your distress, in a safe and supportive environment that honors your individual needs, values, beliefs, and goals."

""At any given moment you have the power to say: This is not how the story is going to end." If you're looking for relief from addiction, co-dependency, anxiety or depression, let me help you on your journey to freedom. With more than 20 years of experience as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I specialize in the treatment of individuals, couples and families to assist with relationship issues, post traumatic stress disorder, grief and loss, trauma and substance abuse. I provide a safe and nurturing environment that ensures the provision of high quality, personalized therapeutic care."

""At any given moment you have the power to say: This is not how the story is going to end." If you're looking for relief from addiction, co-dependency, anxiety or depression, let me help you on your journey to freedom. With more than 20 years of experience as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I specialize in the treatment of individuals, couples and families to assist with relationship issues, post traumatic stress disorder, grief and loss, trauma and substance abuse. I provide a safe and nurturing environment that ensures the provision of high quality, personalized therapeutic care."

"I believe anxiety and stress to be the foundation of many issues we all face. My first goal is to help my patients reduce stress thereby decreasing chronic pain, depression and even the ravages of disease and illness. By developing rapport and trust and then utilizing healthy coping skills, the goal of anxiety reduction can be achieved. Its important to remember that we are engaged in a collaborative process where we learn to accept, resolve, move on and let go. I find that mindfulness, meditation and breathing is highly effective in decreasing anxiety and depression."

"I believe anxiety and stress to be the foundation of many issues we all face. My first goal is to help my patients reduce stress thereby decreasing chronic pain, depression and even the ravages of disease and illness. By developing rapport and trust and then utilizing healthy coping skills, the goal of anxiety reduction can be achieved. Its important to remember that we are engaged in a collaborative process where we learn to accept, resolve, move on and let go. I find that mindfulness, meditation and breathing is highly effective in decreasing anxiety and depression."

"Whether you've got a specific problem, or want a "major life overhaul," I'd like to help. I'm trained in both short- term and long- term psychotherapy, have 30 years experience, and, as a certified psychoanalyst, can work short term on specifics, or longer, for major life changes."

"Whether you've got a specific problem, or want a "major life overhaul," I'd like to help. I'm trained in both short- term and long- term psychotherapy, have 30 years experience, and, as a certified psychoanalyst, can work short term on specifics, or longer, for major life changes."

"I believe that the better you feel about yourself, the clearer your judgment will be, and the more effectively you'll be able to address your issues. So I work to provide you with a safe, energizing environment. Which means I listen carefully to what you have to say - that's key. I put myself in your place. I reflect back to you what I've seen and heard. And I let you know what I think, so you don't have to guess. I have a Marriage and Family Therapist license, a Ph.D., and two master's degrees."

"I believe that the better you feel about yourself, the clearer your judgment will be, and the more effectively you'll be able to address your issues. So I work to provide you with a safe, energizing environment. Which means I listen carefully to what you have to say - that's key. I put myself in your place. I reflect back to you what I've seen and heard. And I let you know what I think, so you don't have to guess. I have a Marriage and Family Therapist license, a Ph.D., and two master's degrees."

"CAN YOUR RELATIONSHIP BE SAVED? I've helped lots of clients, who were on the verge of losing their relationship for good, to stop their breakup even if they feared it was beyond saving and even if they were the only one who wants to save it. In my experience, most relationships end unnecessarily and the breakup could have been prevented, even if there's been cheating, with the right kind of help. Also, I've helped to save lots of relationships where only one person got my direct help."

"CAN YOUR RELATIONSHIP BE SAVED? I've helped lots of clients, who were on the verge of losing their relationship for good, to stop their breakup even if they feared it was beyond saving and even if they were the only one who wants to save it. In my experience, most relationships end unnecessarily and the breakup could have been prevented, even if there's been cheating, with the right kind of help. Also, I've helped to save lots of relationships where only one person got my direct help."

Drug Abuse Therapists
Drug Abuse is a form of physical addiction characterized by the brain's overreaction to drugs (or to cues associated with the drugs). Drug addiction may take many forms or be caused by many substances but when referred to in the clinical sense usually involves an addiction to amphetamines, cannabis or marijuana, cocaine, hallucinogens, nicotine, opioids or sedatives.

If you're looking for help with drug abuse in Santa Monica or for Santa Monica drug abuse counseling, these therapists provide confidential support for drug addiction or for individuals and couples in a relationship where drugs are a disruptive factor. They include Santa Monica drug abuse therapists, drug abuse psychologists and Santa Monica drug abuse counselors. A therapist can help with drug addiction in Santa Monica, alcohol drug addiction, teenage drug addiction, substance and Santa Monica drug abuse Therapy and treatment for drug addiction in Santa Monica. A therapist can also identify the signs and causes of drug addiction, discuss intervention and refer victims to drug addiction treatment centers, dry-out clinics or drug programs.

Drug abuse causes problems for the family and loved ones of drug addicts who may also need help and support.

How can I tell if a therapist is right for me?
Therapists in Santa Monica are able to work with a wide range of issues.

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